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Alpecin-Premier Tech's Dutch rider Mathieu van der Poel stands on stage during the teams' presentations event on the eve of the 123rd edition of the Paris-Roubaix one-day classic cycling race, 258.3 km between Compiegne and Roubaix, in Compiegne, northern France, on April 11, 2026. (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP via Getty Images)

Canyon Endurace vs Aeroad – what bike will van der Poel ride at Paris-Roubaix?  

The Dutch superstar faces a Roubaix eve dilemma: stick with his aero-winning Aeroad or gamble on the wider-tyred Endurace as tech, tactics and even marketing stakes collide
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Tadej Pogacar 2026 Colnago Y1RS for Paris-Roubaix -12

The 4 Paris-Roubaix tyre tech trends you need to know about – what’s in, what’s out, and what’s controversial

From ballooning tyres to mixed uptake on inserts, these tyre tech trends will define Paris-Roubaix 2026
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Tadej Pogacar and Mathieu van der Poel

Pogačar vs Van der Poel: the era-defining rivalry we can't stop talking about

With Tadej Pogačar and Mathieu van der Poel facing off once again at the third Monument of the season, Timothy John analyses the evolving rivalry between modern cycling's two great champions
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Revealed: Why the defending Paris-Roubaix Femmes champion has glued tubeless tyres to her wheels

Pauline Ferrand-Prévot sticks with Cervélo S5 aero bike in defence of her 2025 title
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ROUBAIX, FRANCE - OCTOBER 03: Nathan Van Hooydonck of Belgium and Team Jumbo - Visma leads the peloton during the 118th Paris-Roubaix 2021 - Men's Eilte a 257,7km race from Compiègne to Roubaix / #ParisRoubaix / on October 03, 2021 in Roubaix, France. (Photo by Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images)

54.8km of pavé and a 47.70km/h average speed – Paris-Roubaix in numbers

The numbers behind cycling’s most iconic one-day race
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Peter Sagan's 2018 Paris-Roubaix Specialized S-Works Roubaix

Why did some riders prefer mechanical groupsets for Paris-Roubaix?

Why choose cables over top-tier electronic shifting?
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New Shimano road bike pedals spotted at Paris-Roubaix – here's everything we know so far

Could this be the leaked SPD-SLR pedal system?
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Pogačar will race Paris-Roubaix on enormous 38mm-wide tyres and a 1x drivetrain – but no tubeless inserts 

35mm-wide tyres measure 38mm mounted to Pogi's ENVE wheels, while he ditches front derailleur for Queen of the Classics
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I've tested bikes for decades and I still welcome tech that false starts – here's why

Warren explains why he wants bike brands to keep taking risks
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Mads Pedersen's 2024 Paris-Roubaix Trek Madone SLR

Why do riders choose 1x groupsets for Paris-Roubaix?

Why are many riders happy to do without a second chainring?
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Pauline Ferrand Prevot celebrating as she wins the 2025 Paris–Roubaix Femmes.

UCI explains why it banned Visma-Lease a Bike’s tyre-inflation system ahead of Paris–Roubaix

Visma-Lease a Bike described the decision as a "real shame" but cycling's governing body insists it's to ensure fairness
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Hunt says new 5AM Limitless Ti_UD Carbon Spoke aero wheels are the fastest it has ever tested

New wheelset has deep/wide front, narrower/shallower rear profiles and a 1,212g claimed weight
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ROUBAIX, FRANCE - APRIL 07: Jan Ghyselinck of Belgium and Cofidis takes a shower in the famous Paris-Roubaix showers after the 2013 Paris - Roubaix race from Compiegne to Roubaix on April 7, 2013 in Roubaix, France. The 111th Paris - Roubaix race is 254km long and contains 27 sections of cobblestones. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

Why a wash in Roubaix's showers is one of cycling's treasured institutions

The Roubaix Velodrome's showers are a relic of cycling's bygone days that should be celebrated
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Van Rysel has developed an airbag skinsuit for its sponsored pro teams

Airbag deploys in 60 milliseconds to protect rider’s upper body and neck in a crash 
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How to watch Paris-Roubaix 2026 | Global options for live TV and streaming

Start and finish times and viewing information for Paris-Roubaix 2026
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Tubolito Tubo Road SYNCD TPU inner tube

Tubolito’s smart TPU tubes will alert you when it’s time to pump up your tyres

Pressure-sensing tech meets lightweight TPU tubes
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Cycling: 107E Paris - Roubaix Arrival, Tom Boonen (Bel), Filippo Pozzato (Ita), Celebration Joie Vreugde, Compiegne - Roubaix ( 259 Km) /Parijs, (C) Tim De Waele (Photo by Tim De Waele/Getty Images)

When was Paris-Roubaix last won on alloy wheels – and why did pro riders use them for so long?

Were carbon wheels not tough enough for the Paris-Roubaix cobbles? 
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Swiss Side's new Performance Platform helps you optimise your pacing and equipment for TTs, triathlons and more

User-friendly tool uses Formula 1 methods and is based on pro team and wind-tunnel input
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Team Alpecin Premier tech Canyon Endurace CFR

New Canyon Endurace CFR is the most aerodynamic endurance bike ever made

Endurace CFR's development philosophy was 'comfort creates speed and speed creates comfort'
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The new Canyon Endurace CFR

The new Canyon Endurace CFR is good, but I don’t think it's an endurance bike

It’s a bold move for Canyon to reimagine the Endurace as a pure road racer for the most challenging roads
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Come and work for BikeRadar! We're looking for our next writer to join us in Bristol

We're looking for a road cycling expert to join our team in Bristol. Could it be you?
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Taco van der Hoorn Paris Roubaix bike 2025

How do riders modify bikes for Paris-Roubaix?

Cobble-conquering hacks for the Hell of the North
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Garmin Rally RK / XC 210 power meter pedals

Garmin's Rally RK / XC210 pedals are its best power meter pedals yet – but they need to be cheaper

Excellent power meter pedals but at a high price
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